Affordable Housing at the Legislature

Policy & Advocacy

California’s housing crisis impacts 39 million people, our health, education and employment opportunities, as well as families’ preservation and reunification chances. Across the state, and in the Bay Area especially, housing has risen to the top of voters’ concerns — and Californians expect action.

We believe that everyone deserves a place to call home! We’re proud of the progress that the Legislature made in 2017, and look forward to continuing our progress and building our momentum in 2018 to create more affordable housing for our seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and hardworking families!

Below, you can find the 2017 NPH affordable housing bill tracker and Action Center. You can also download a Fact Sheet on the bill passed as part of the 2017 Housing Package here or check out our resource page here. We’ll be updating these materials soon for 2018!

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NPH Affordable Housing Action Center

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Building Homes and Jobs Act (SB 2: Atkins)

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Establish a permanent source of funding for affordable housing through a $75 fee on real estate document filings. SB 2 is part of the housing package and a critical affordable housing funding measure.Read more…

Affordable Housing Bond Act (SB 3: Beall)

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Place a statewide general obligation bond for affordable housing on the November 2018 ballot to fund existing critical and successful affordable housing programs in California. SB 3 is part of the housing package, a critical affordable housing funding measure, and polling shows that voters support increasing this investment in our communities, with a $6 – $9 billion bond. Read more…

Make it Fair Campaign (potential 2018 state ballot initiative)

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Close commercial property tax loopholes and help California invest in our schools and community colleges, strengthening public safety and affordable housing, fixing our roads, building transit, offering small businesses tax relief, keeping parks and libraries open and maintaining other vital services – like housing

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